Steven Schmitt has been Managing Member / Principal of Willow Financial since May 2023, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it.
Willow Financial LLC is a Rogers, AR firm with $128M under management, 108 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.
Steven Schmitt is Managing Partner of Willow Financial. Since 2007, he has been helping people reach clarity about their financial future, and as Willow's managing partner he works with the firm's team.
Steven Schmitt’s longest registration was 15 years at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. (2007–2023). Before joining Willow Financial in 2023, Steven Schmitt was registered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc.
- Thrivent Investment Management Inc.– · 15 yearsRogers, AR · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 18387
Professional designations
Listed by Willow Financial
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®)
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Steven Schmitt is registered as an investment adviser representative in Arkansas, since June 2023.
- ArkansasSince 29 June 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 29 November 2007 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 14 November 2007 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Steven Michael Schmitt
- CRD
- 5450875
- Firm
- Willow Financial · CRD 325785
- Role
- Managing Member / Principal
- Office
- 2860 WEST WALNUT STREET, SUITE 100, Rogers, AR 72756
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- November 2007
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- pathwaybywillow.com
Where does Steven Schmitt work?
Steven Schmitt has been Managing Member / Principal of Willow Financial LLC since May 2023, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Steven Schmitt a financial advisor?
Yes. Steven Schmitt has a current investment-adviser registration in Arkansas, through Willow Financial since June 2023.
How many years of experience does Steven Schmitt have?
Steven Schmitt has 18 years in the financial industry, since November 2007, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Steven Schmitt passed?
Steven Schmitt has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 2007. FINRA credited Steven Schmitt with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where is Steven Schmitt based?
Steven Schmitt’s registered office is in Rogers, AR.
Is Steven Schmitt registered with FINRA?
No. Steven Schmitt has no current broker registration.
Is Steven Schmitt a CFP?
Willow Financial lists Steven Schmitt with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Steven Schmitt’s record?
Search CRD 5450875 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Steven Schmitt’s full registration record.
